Events

When we say there’s something for everyone in Mansfield and the surrounding communities … we mean it! Whether you love the arts, the outdoors, fitness, history, live music, or anything in between, there are events happening in our area that fit your interests.

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Art Show

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Bellville Street Fair

Finish it Friday

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Madison Branch

Glass in Flight 2

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Glass in Flight 2

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Ohio State African Violet Society Show & Sale

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Music & Movement MPR

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Marvin Memorial Library

Cub Country @ Mechanics Bank

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Cub Country BBQ

Live@Lunch

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Mechanics Bank

EW-9/18,9/19/2026-Glass Blowing- Mini Pumpkins

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Mansfield Art Center

Finish it Friday

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Butler Branch

RIDES! – Special Kid’s Price

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Bellville Street Fair

BBQ in the Beer Garden

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BBQ By What's Smoken'

Mansfield Speedway’s Oktoberfest Sprint Car Special 🏁 – Night 1

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Mansfield Speedway

Naturally Simple Home

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Whitaker’s Natural Market

RIDES! – Special Price

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Bellville Street Fair

Live Music: Oolong Gurus

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The Vault Wine Bar

Live Music: Master T.C. & The Visitors

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The Phoenix Brewing Company

LIVE Music! Tom’s Kitchen Table

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Bellville Street Fair

Dear Evan Hansen

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Mansfield Playhouse

Crafty Kids

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Madison Branch

CrowFest

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Mansfield Art Center

Fab Four & More

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Fab Four & More

My favorite book is…

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

Pony Bead Pizza – Program in a Bag

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Ontario Branch

Pony Bead Pizza – Program in a Bag

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

Mansfield OH parkrun

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Mansfield OH parkrun

September 2026 Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course

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YMCA of North Central Ohio

Art Show

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Bellville Street Fair

Secret City Tour

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Downtown Mansfield, Inc.

September Secret City Tour

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Downtown Mansfield, Inc.

Walk-Through Oak Hill Cottage

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Oak Hill Cottage

2nd Annual High Wall Cruise In

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Historic Ohio State Reformatory

Glass in Flight 2

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Glass in Flight 2

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Kingwood Center Gardens

High Wall Cruise In

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The Ohio State Reformatory

Junior Livestock Sale

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Bellville Street Fair

Move & Groove

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

Ohio State African Violet Society Show & Sale

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Poker Run for Friendly House

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Sleeping Dogs

Baby Story Time

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Madison Branch

Modified Kingwood Hall Tour

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Manifest – Mansfield Art Festival

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City of Mansfield

Pet Show

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Bellville Street Fair

Live Music: Tom’s Kitchen Table

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The Phoenix Brewing Company

Kiddie Pedal Pull

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Bellville Street Fair

Kingwood Hall Guided Tour

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Pumpkin Faces Felting Class

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Alpaca Meadows

Case Closed Book Group

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

CF Band Boosters Cake Auction

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Bellville Street Fair

Live Music: Visinatas

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The Phoenix Brewing Company

Mansfield Speedway’s Oktoberfest Sprint Car Special 🏁 – Night 2

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Mansfield Speedway

An Evening At Hogwarts

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Richland Outreach Center

RIDES! – Special Price

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Bellville Street Fair

LIVE Music! Out Of Eden – Eagles & Linda Ronstadt Tribute

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Bellville Street Fair

International Moon Night

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Warren Rupp Observatory

Live Music: Huckster Driver

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The Vault Wine Bar

Live Music: Milo Sgambellone

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The Phoenix Brewing Company

Mansfield Symphony: Classical Mansfield—Community Concert “Radiant & Beautiful” (A Pay What You Want Event)

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Renaissance Theatre

Dear Evan Hansen

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Mansfield Playhouse

Square Dancing!

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Bellville Street Fair

Breweries, Wineries and Wine Bars

Mansfield-Richland County has the quiet simplicity of a small town with the event happenings of larger city destinations. Whether you call Mansfield home or a getaway destination, there’s always a chance to go out and have some fun.  If you’re looking for a fun night out on the town, we have countless breweries, wineries, and wine bars along our Wine & Ale Trail that feature live music, game nights, “taproom trivia,” and more. Check out events happening at The Phoenix Brewing Company, 1285 Winery, The Vault Wine Bar and more if your ideal weekend involves a tall glass and good friends.

Wine & Ale Trail

Outdoor Events Around Mansfield-Richland County

If you love the outdoors, look no further. Mansfield has a vast array of opportunities to explore the outdoors from self-guided hiking to educational experiences. Whether you’re interested in exploring workshops at Kingwood Center Gardens, hiking events at Malabar Farm State Park, nature programs at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary, or a kayak class on one of the lakes in our area, you can find out all of the outdoor events available right here.

Live Performances and Art Exhibits

There’s no shortage of artistic talent here in our area. If you’re looking for a chance to witness the arts, you can find performances happening at The Renaissance Theatre, the Mansfield Playhouse, or the smaller and more intimate Theatre 166. If you’re interested in experiencing, creating, and appreciating art in its physical form, The Mansfield Art Center is a wonderful place to explore galleries and exhibits. Additionally, if you’d rather immerse yourself fully in the arts, there are plenty of options for hands-on experiences like artist workshops and open mic poetry nights.

Historic Ohio State Reformatory

The Historic Ohio State Reformatory is a staple of Mansfield featuring countless different events for different interests. Whether you’re a Shawshank Redemption fan looking to explore the 15 filming locations, a history buff interested in the happenings of the prison during its lifetime, or a lover of the paranormal looking to hunt ghosts in the cover of nightfall … the Ohio State Reformatory has something for everyone. It’s even the home of the famed summer 3-day tattoo and music festival, Inkcarceration.

Things to Do in Mansfield-Richland County

Mansfield is a diverse community with diverse interests and we are proud to welcome events that suit any and all interests, no matter how niche they may seem. If you have an interest in doing yoga with alpacas … mark your calendar because we’ve got it here. From races at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, to the annual Shawshank Hustle 7k, to enough live, local music to go around, we honestly just love having a good time here in Mansfield, Ohio.

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